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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Generation IV is the longest Pokémon generation in Japan, falling only 10 days short of being four years long.
* This is the longest Pokémon generation in Japan, falling only 10 days short of being four years long.
* Every [[player character]] in all of the Generation IV games has a [[Wii]] in [[player's house|their room]], referencing its status as the current Nintendo console during the generation.
* Every [[player character]] in all of the Generation IV games has a [[Wii]] in [[player's house|their room]], referencing its status as the current Nintendo console during the generation.
* Generation IV is the only [[generation]] in which:
* This is the only [[generation]] in which:
** All its [[starter Pokémon]] are able to learn [[Stealth Rock]].
** All its [[starter Pokémon]] are able to learn [[Stealth Rock]].
** All of its games were released in the spring in North America, and in the fall in Japan.
** All of its games were released in the spring in North America, and in the fall in Japan.
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** None of the [[TM]]s from the previous generation had their move changed.
** None of the [[TM]]s from the previous generation had their move changed.
** [[Held item]]s from the previous generation can be transferred.
** [[Held item]]s from the previous generation can be transferred.
* Generation IV is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|specialist]].
* This is the only generation to not introduce a {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|specialist]].
* Generation IV is the first generation to include:
* This is the first generation to include:
** Level 1 Pokémon legitimately obtainable in the core series.
** Level 1 Pokémon legitimately obtainable in the core series.
** Compatibility with both the generation preceding and following it.
** Compatibility with both the generation preceding and following it.
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** More than two [[Mythical Pokémon]].
** More than two [[Mythical Pokémon]].
** A {{DL|Legendary group|Legendary trios|Legendary trio}} where all members are [[Dragon (type)|Dragon-Type]].
** A {{DL|Legendary group|Legendary trios|Legendary trio}} where all members are [[Dragon (type)|Dragon-Type]].
* Generation IV introduced the [[List of cross-generational evolution families|largest number]] of [[evolution]]s for Pokémon of previous [[generation]]s, at 29.
* This generation introduced the [[List of cross-generational evolution families|largest number]] of [[evolution]]s for Pokémon of previous [[generation]]s, at 29.
* Generation IV features the largest number of playable core series regions, with three.
* This generation features the largest number of playable core series regions, with three.
* Generation IV is the first generation officially released in {{pmin|South Korea}} by [[Nintendo]]'s local subsidiary there. Even though the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in South Korea on April 24, 2002, they were a result of Nintendo partnering with {{wp|Daewon C.I.|Daewon}} as Nintendo of Korea would not be established until July 7, 2006.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/corporate/kr/kr01.html 한국닌텐도]</ref>
* This is the first generation officially released in {{pmin|South Korea}} by [[Nintendo]]'s local subsidiary there. Even though the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in South Korea on April 24, 2002, they were a result of Nintendo partnering with {{wp|Daewon C.I.|Daewon}} as Nintendo of Korea would not be established until July 7, 2006.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/corporate/kr/kr01.html 한국닌텐도]</ref>
* Generation IV was the last generation to introduce:
* This was the last generation to introduce:
** A new [[HM]] move.
** A new [[HM]] move.
** A new type of [[Poké Ball]] available at [[Poké Mart]]s.
** A new type of [[Poké Ball]] available at [[Poké Mart]]s.
** A new Pokémon in the {{DL|Experience|Fluctuating}} experience group, with these being {{p|Drifloon}} and {{p|Drifblim}}.
** A new Pokémon in the {{DL|Experience|Fluctuating}} experience group, with these being {{p|Drifloon}} and {{p|Drifblim}}.
* Generation IV can be seen as a parallel to [[Generation III]] in terms of the games released.
* This generation can be seen as a parallel to [[Generation III]] in terms of the games released.
** The first paired games of the generation introduced a new region with a third game released: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire with Emerald as the third for Generation III and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl with Platinum as the third for Generation IV.
** The first paired games of the generation introduced a new region with a third game released: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire with Emerald as the third for Generation III and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl with Platinum as the third for Generation IV.
*** In the third game, all three cover legendaries can be captured: {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} in [[Pokémon Emerald]] while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} in [[Pokémon Platinum]].
*** In the third game, all three cover legendaries can be captured: {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} in {{game|Emerald}} while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} in {{game|Platinum}}.
*** Additionally, the third game both have a [[Battle Frontier]]. However, [[HeartGold and SoulSilver]] also has a Battle Frontier too.
*** Additionally, the third game both have a [[Battle Frontier]]. However, [[HeartGold and SoulSilver]] also has a Battle Frontier, too.
** A remake of the region two Generations before are released as a pair: Kanto in Generation III through [[FireRed and LeafGreen]] and Johto in Generation IV through [[HeartGold and SoulSilver]].
** A remake of the region two Generations before are released as a pair: Kanto in Generation III through [[FireRed and LeafGreen]] and Johto in Generation IV through [[HeartGold and SoulSilver]].
*** In the remakes, Pokémon in the Regional Pokédex obtain new sprites.
*** In the remakes, Pokémon in the Regional Pokédex obtain new sprites.
*** All Pokémon that were unobtainable in the initial games’ debuting in the generation can be caught in the remakes.
*** All Pokémon that were unobtainable in the initial games' debut in the generation can be caught in the remakes.
** Both Generations received a [[Pokémon Ranger series|Pokémon Ranger]] spin-off.
** Both Generations received a [[Pokémon Ranger series|Pokémon Ranger]] spin-off.
* No Pokemon introduced in Generation IV have [[Regional form|regional forms]], making it the only Generation released prior to the introduction of regional forms to have this distinction.
* No Pokemon introduced in this generation have [[Regional form|regional forms]], making it the only generation released prior to the introduction of regional forms to have this distinction.


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